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I have asymmetrical tonsils. ent nothing to b concerned about even though he knew i was extremely worried. why didn't he order a biopsy, or ct?
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Risks: Asymmetric is in the range of normal. One can see the tonsils pretty well. Biopsy can bleed or cause trouble. Ct is x-ray and shows what you can already see in this case. Careful followup is a good choice most often. Tonsils wither in time.
Answered 4/20/2014
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